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Experience the best of the West and beyond on a cruise from LA

From sea lions in Mexico to famous waterfalls in Hawaii, travel around the globe on a cruise from Los Angeles with Princess. Princess® voyages from Los Angeles span 3- to 5-night Baja Mexico and Ensenada Getaways, 7-night Mexican Riviera sailings (with stops at Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Ensenada), California Coast routes through San Francisco and San Diego, 14- to 16-night Hawaii roundtrips and extended World Cruise segments. Unpack once and visit multiple destinations on your travel wish list. With cruises leaving from Los Angeles, enjoy convenient departures that are just an easy flight - or drive - away.

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Information about cruises from Los Angeles

With Princess, your vacation begins before you even step on board. On a cruise leaving from Los Angeles, explore the playgrounds of the rich and famous and discover the diverse cultures nestled within the city.

Los Angeles at a glance

Founded: September 4, 1781

 

Region: 130 miles north of the Mexico border, about a 6-hour drive to San Francisco.

 

Population: 3,795,936 (2024)

 

Docking: Your cruise from Los Angeles docks at the Los Angeles World Cruise Center in San Pedro, about 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Attire: We suggest dressing in layers as temperatures fluctuate throughout the year and even throughout the day. This includes a light shirt, sweater and jacket.

 

Tourist Information Office: For general inquiries, visit the office located at: Port of Los Angeles, Berth 93, Pacific Cruise Ship Terminal, San Pedro, CA 90731. Tel: (310) 514-9484

Cityscape at dusk, with a vibrant skyline and lush greenery in the foreground. The image features a mix of modern and older buildings, with a prominent road and streetlights. The sky transitions from blue to orange, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The overall scene exudes a sense of urban tranquility, with the city's energy and natural beauty harmoniously coexisting.

City view with skyscrapers.

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Farmers market, Los Angeles.
Farmers market, Los Angeles.
The iconic Hollywood sign, a symbol of the American film industry, stands proudly in the foreground of this image. The sign's white letters, arranged in a staggered formation, are supported by a metal frame and appear to be made of a translucent material. In the background, the sprawling city of Los Angeles stretches out, with its densely populated neighborhoods and towering skyscrapers. The hazy blue sky above adds a sense of depth and atmosphere to the image, while the dry, yellow grass in the foreground provides a sense of texture and context.

City view from the top of the Hollywood sign.

Tips for LA

Extend your stay: The City of Angels is teeming with opportunity, so make sure you leave enough time to explore its national treasures by booking a Cruise Plus Hotel Package.

 

Consider traffic: When traveling to and from your cruise out of LA, take into account the city lives and dies by rush hour. Taxis or rideshare vehicles are available.

 

Plan ahead: Los Angeles is a widespread city, so planning ahead can save you time — and gas — traveling from one end to the other. For example, if visiting the Hollywood sign, make sure you also hit other nearby spots before heading west to board your cruise from LA. 

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Things to do in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the city of stars and dreams. Get a taste of fame and fortune with rich cuisine and upscale shopping at every corner when you cruise from Los Angeles with Princess.

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  • Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California.

    Sightseeing

    From the star-studded Hollywood Boulevard to the celebrity-rich Beverly Hills, Los Angeles is home to iconic landmarks and people. Before or after your cruise from LA, tour Warner Brothers Studios and explore sets from your favorite TV shows. Walk along Venice Beach, where athletes, entertainers and creatives converge. Or ride the Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica pier for a front-row seat to a California sunset.

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    Shopping

    Whether you’re in the market for a new pair of shoes or a wardrobe refresh, find everything you need. Shop your favorite big-name retailers, and stroll through the oldest and largest organic farmer’s market on Saturday. If you’re ready to splurge, head to Rodeo Drive where marble floors and gold-trimmed doors decorate designer boutiques. On cruises out of LA, treat yourself to a world of treasures.

  • Food Stands at Farmer's Market in Los Angeles, California.

    Dining

    Between Greek meze and Italian feasts, Los Angeles is the epicenter for global cuisine. Savor food from world-renowned chefs—like Thomas Keller, Nobu Matsuhisa and Wolfgang Puck. Enjoy a beachside brunch in the morning, then taste late-night bites on a downtown rooftop or visit the Original Farmer's Market. Delight in fresh seafood or veggie-heavy dishes at any of the plant-based restaurants throughout the city. When you cruise from Los Angeles, there’s a menu for everyone.

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    Things to do in Los Angeles

    The City of Angels always hovers between dream and reality. Once a near-forgotten colonial outpost, the pueblo metamorphosed into an agrarian paradise before reinventing itself as a movie colony. Perhaps no other city owes so much to the technological innovations of the 20th century, from the automobile to the airplane. Little wonder that LA is oft described as the "dream machine." In LA, reinvention is a way of life. Yet this talent for change has created a city with a rich ethnic diversity and a sizzling culture. LA is the source for trends that migrate across the country and then the world. Where else can you enjoy a Thai taco or munch on a kosher burrito? Or travel from downtown's high rises to the beaches of Malibu, shopping in Beverly Hills along the way?

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